Category: Perspective

Perspective

September 22, 2016

Green Dot Tennessee Students Are Graduating ready for College, Leadership and Life

It’s all about the students at Green Dot schools, and our Tennessee students are thriving.…

September 1, 2016

“A more Perfect Union” The Importance of Labor Day

As we reflect on the history and the meaning of Labor Day and rightly celebrate…

August 25, 2016

Back to School 2016-2017: Looking Ahead to the New School Year

As the new school year kicks off, we have been bustling with many details on…

August 19, 2016

Educators Have the Power to Change Outcomes for Students

Recently the New York Times published an editorial called “The Common Core Costs Billions and…

July 28, 2016

Building Confidence One Scene at a Time: a Spotlight on Drama Programs at Green Dot

We believe arts education is so critical that Green Dot Public Schools has incorporated classes…

July 13, 2016

Supporting Students after the School Bell: A Focus on After School Programs

In Washington, after school programs give students time to explore their passions and learn skills…

June 9, 2016

Common Core at 2: More persistence, more critical thinking

With a year of teaching Common Core under their belts, Green Dot teachers are reporting…

May 16, 2016

Jenesse Center: Holding a Youthful Conversation on a Serious Topic

250 students from Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy traveled across Los Angeles to take…

May 5, 2016

Teacher Appreciation Week

The difference our teachers make in the lives of our students does not go unnoticed.…

April 21, 2016

8 Green Dot Public School High Schools Named Among the Nation’s Best

For the second straight year, 8 Green Dot Public School high schools have been named…

April 18, 2016

Monday Motivation from the 2016 Golden Dot Award Winners

We asked this year's Golden Dot Award winners “What inspires you to work hard every…

March 28, 2016

The Future of Charter Schools in 140 Characters or Less

Green Dot Public Schools, along with Third Way, the Century Foundation, and the National Alliance…